
tion of life, to participate in the coining
kingdom of righteousness.
"We are living in the closing scenes of this
earth's history. Prophecy is fast fulfilling.
The hours of probation are fast passing. We
have no time—not a moment—to lose. Let
us not be found sleeping on
guard."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 8, p. 252.
5.
What urgent counsel has Christ
left on record for His remnant church?
Rev. 3:15-18.
NoTE.—Revival is the dominant need of
the church today. It needs to repent of its
pride, vainglory, and self-seeking, and in
humility of spirit seek the "gold" of heaven,
the garment of Christ's righteousness, and
the vision of the converted soul.
"God calls for a spiritual revival and a
spiritual reformation. Unless this takes
place, those who are lukewarm will continue
to grow more abhorrent to the Lord, until
He will refuse to acknowledge them as His
children.
"A revival and a reformation must take
place, under the ministration of the Holy
Spirit. Revival and reformation are two
different things. Revival signifies a renewal
of spiritual life, a quickening of the powers
of mind and heart, a resurrection from spirit-
ual death. Reformation signifies a reorgani-
zation, a change in ideas and theories, habits
and practices. Reformation will not bring
forth the good fruit of righteousness unless
it is connected with the revival of the Spirit.
Revival and reformation are to do their
appointed work, and in doing this work
they must
blend."—Selected Messages,
b. 1,
p. 128.
6.
To what task should the church
be devoting its entire energy and zeal
as the end of time approaches? Rev.
14:6.
NOTE.—No somnolent, careless, indifferent
body of believers could compass the global
enterprise envisioned here. No wonder
Christ urges His people to awake! No won-
der He counsels them to open their eyes and
measure the mighty task to be accomplished
ere He can come again.
The Church's Responsibility
7.
What does God expect of His
zealous church? Rev. 14:7.
NoTE.—The first responsibility of the rem-
nant church to God is to "worship Him"
and lead others likewise to "give glory to
Him."
"The success of the gospel message does
not depend upon learned speeches, eloquent
testimonies, or deep arguments. It depends
upon the simplicity of the message and its
adaptation to the souls that are hungering
for the bread of life. . .
"Thousands can be reached in the most
simple and humble way. The most intel-
lectual, those who are looked upon as the
world's most gifted men and women, are
often refreshed by the simple words of one
who loves God, and who can speak of that
love as naturally as the worldling speaks of
the things that interest him most deeply.
"Often the words well prepared and stud-
ied have but little influence. But the true,
honest expression of a son or daughter of
God, spoken in natural simplicity, has power
to unbolt the door to hearts that have long
been closed against Christ and His love."—
Christ's Object Lessons,
pages 231, 232.
8.
What attitude should members
of the remnant church manifest to-
ward each other? Heb. 10:23-25.
NorE.—The Revised Standard Version
renders this beautiful passage as follows:
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope
without wavering, for He who promised is
faithful; and let us consider how to stir up
one another to love and good works, not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit
of some, but encouraging one another, and
all the more as you see the Day drawing
near."
The love of Christ is to fill every heart as
each one seeks to encourage others and stir
them up "to love and good works." Not less
and less, but more and more as the Day
draws near.
9.
How should the remnant church
relate itself to the needs of mankind?
Matt. 25:31-40.
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